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Gary HANSEN Obituary

HANSEN, Gary Phillip 64, of Tucson, AZ passed suddenly on March 11, 2019. Gary will be remembered for being a loving family man with an iconic laugh. Gary loved golf, fishing; and the Dallas Cowboys, and esp., his grandson, Cayden. Gary was a lifelong Tucsonan. He was predeceased by his parents Hector and Stella. He is survived by brother, Mark (Yihua) in NY; daughter, Samantha and his grandson, Cayden. A Celebration of Life will be held at Samantha's on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 24, 2019.

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Jeff W

March 18, 2024

In reflecting on my frienship with Gary we did a lot of fishing together which included many trips to Rose Canyon lake in Mt Lemon and a small lake halfway between Tucson and Nogales. Both long drives but we had a lot of fun, leaving before the sun came up and getting home when the sun was coming down. Those were great times and fond memories of my time with Gary.

Jeff W

August 31, 2023

I had a lot of great times with Gary during our jurnior high and high school days. He had a great laugh! The neighbor kids spent many hours playing football and baskeyball at Jefferson Park School, everyone wanted to be on Gary's team, he was a winner and boy he was funny. I never got to reunite him him as I joined the military but I never forgot him. His parents were great and I was always welcomed in his home. His style of dress in high school was a white t-shirt, levis, and brown chucka boots, I dressed like him because I thought he was cool. He always had his own words for popular songs, they were funny but I won't repeat the words here. Although I was unable to reconnect with him, my memories of him and the positive impact he had on me, to this day in 2023, live on.

James Taylor

March 31, 2019

Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

Richard Ortiz

March 30, 2019

God Bless you on your new journey. Thank you for the time we shared. You left your mark in this world leaving us with a beautiful daughter and grand son.

Bob Gaston

March 25, 2019

May we all keep Gary in our prayers. He was a kind and gentle soul who iwas a valuable member of the Salpointe Class of 1972.

Jeff Knox

March 25, 2019

Rest in Peace my cousin. We had many good times growing up!

Salpointe Catholic High School

March 25, 2019

The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Hansen family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.

F.D.

March 25, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose a loved one in death. Our heavenly Father is very aware and understands the pain you feel. He will give you comfort. (Psalms 86:6,7) Your family has my deepest sympathy.

Fred Sharpe

March 24, 2019

Having known Gary for at least fifty years, I am sad to see one of my best buds leave this earth. Rest in peace, Gary. My hope is that we will meet again up yonder, where there is no pain and we're in His presence for eternity.

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